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According to the Celebrity Eclipse ship review, entertainment is another feature where guests will discover a totally unique experience. This includes a spell binding revue entitled “ Eclipse – The Show” that presents amazingly agile acrobats performing in a fantastic and dreamlike atmosphere. In addition, to the acrobatics is the superb orchestra that accompanies the show and the other brilliant musicians on board.

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Another unique feature of the Eclipse which gained a lot of praise from a Celebrity Eclipse ship review is the artwork on board provided by Daniel Arsham, a New York artist. Modifications and enhancement were also done on the spa facilities, mainly the separation of the fitness center entrance from the spa entrance which gained high praises from the review. This precludes walking through the spa, where a lot of on sale services are on offer, before one can access the fitness center.

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The Celebrity Eclipse pushed the envelope in stylish and classy design and European elegance and finesse, this as per a Celebrity Eclipse ship review. It made mention of the superb crystal, china and silver of the Murano Restaurant, the fashionable chic of Tuscan Grille, an Italian-style restaurant, and the timeless elegance of the public rooms. Another feature that the review describes glowingly is the richly wood paneled Michael’s club where guests can retire after dinner to listen to hip jazz music before proceeding to the Eclipse theater for an exciting show The Quasar nightclub as well as Monte Carlo inspired casino also earned praises.

It is a spectacular 160’ three- masted yacht with 20 comfortable cabins that can accommodate 40 guests. These cabins are furnished with individual climate control, a private bathroom and satellite TV, Its delightful teak deck has cabana-style shaded seating and tempting hot water spa to entice its guests. It even has on board kayaks and snorkeling equipments for use and enjoyment of its guests. It is available all year round for corporate or private charters but the cabins can also be booked individually

Arabella sails in New England in summer and early fall stopping in the well-known ports of Nantucket, Newport and Martha’s Vineyard. It also visits the fascinating Chesapeake Bay and stops in St. Michael’s and Cambridge. Another Arabella cruise destination is the Maine Coast and it visits Camden, Bar Harbor and South West Harbor. In winter and spring Arabella heads for the warmer climes of the Caribbean sailing to Culebra, the British virgin island, St. Bart’s, St. Kitt’s, Nevis, St. Martin and the Spanish Virgin islands.

Sailing on Arabella is a unique sailing experience far different from the customary sailing experience offered by big cruise ships. True it does not have the amenities and features of a big floating resort but its advantage is that it can dock in the very center of town or moor on inaccessible and secluded Caribbean islands. Sailing on Arabella is perfect for people looking for a casual and relaxing sailing experience!

Norwegian Pearl

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What makes Norwegian cruise line cruises the best cruises for families is Nickelodeon. The cruise company teamed up with the premier brand for kid’s entertainment, Nickelodeon, to bring family cruising at a completely new height. This brand of entertainment for the whole family was first introduced on board Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Jewel. Starting February of this year, however, Nickelodeon will already be experienced by guests of Norwegian Gem. Now, families whose vacation preference is the Caribbean for spring and Europe or Alska in summer can now enjoy Nickelodeon on Norwegian Cruise Line cruises for families.

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Norwegian Cruise Line cruises for families featuring Nickelodeon will have the following activities and events that every member of the family can enjoy:
• Interactive games with Team Nick by the pool

• Entertainment shows that are the signature of Nickelodeon

• Singing and dancing with Dora in her music party

• Breakfast with Square Pants, Sponge Bob and Dora the Explorer in a “Breakfast with Nickelodeon”

• Other activities especially designed to promote play, imagination and exploration of families together.

Another reason why the Norwegian Cruise line cruising for families are a cut above the rest of those offered by other cruise lines is the Freestyle Cruising on board Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ships. Parents and children will enjoy a lot of activities that they will surely love. Kids can have fun in the waterslides, special age-appropriate kids’ supervised recreational programs while their parents can relax at the spa, try their luck in the casino, take a shore tour or enjoy a quiet dinner for two in the ships’ exclusive dining venues such as The Haven.

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Most of the facilities and amenities found on board Carnival Magic such as the Seaside Theater, the expansive and luxurious Cloud 9 spa, the family staterooms good for 5 guests and the Waterworks water park can also be found on board, Carnival Dream, Magic’s sister ship. But the new fabulous Carnival Magic offers a lot more than its sister ship. At the Italian restaurant, Cucina Del Capitano, singing waiters present handmaid noodles in the most entertaining way. Another new and novel addition to Carnival Magic is the first ever water dump bucket, a complementation to the waterslide.

The Red Frog Pub also earned a rousing Carnival Magic review from some of the cruise experts. It serves its very own homemade brew called Thirty Frog Red ale that was an instant success because of its flavorful and satisfying properties that the taps dried out during the inaugural sailing of Carnival Magic. The fact that the brew is now available in almost all ships of Carnival cruises is proof of its popularity. The Red Frog Pub is the perfect venue for a lively happy hour at sunset not only because of its special ale but its location at the Lanai.

Other Carnival magic reviews are also very enthusiastic about the innovative Magic Sports Square. This is a recreational area located outdoors that pose as a threat to Royal Caribbean’s clinch thus far on exciting and exhilarating on board adrenalin rush adventures. It features the first ropes course on a cruise ship, an open air fitness area and a two-tiered mini-golf course.

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According to Disney Dream reviews, this magnificent cruise ship boast of spacious staterooms equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, decorated in a chic yacht - fashion most of which feature split bathrooms ideal for families and considered a first in a cruise ship. The reviews rave about the Disney Dream’s Youth clubs that satisfy the entertainment needs of younger guests; activity areas for teens and tweens, kid’s clubs and a surfeit of one-of-a kind interactive activities and delightfully themed areas located all around the ship. Dining also merited a very positive Disney Dream review because of its wide ranging dining options’ from the elegant dining exclusive for adults only, culinary delights in the main dining rooms and delectable a la carté casual menu served in amazingly decorated venues.

Entertainment on the cruise ship was another area that gained fantastic Disney Dream reviews. Most of the reviews consider entertainment on Disney Dream incomparable and nothing like anything seen at sea. This includes Broadway and Vegas style live shows, 3D digital and first-run movies and family fun-filled parties on deck held in sumptuously decorated venues. The Disney Dream adult-only lounges and nightclubs on “The District” are the perfect venues for listening to live music, energetic and lively dances as well as for pure socializing. In addition, the pools of Disney Dream also earned kudos from reviews for being marvelous areas for pure relaxation. There are pools for families, for kids and for adults only.

Naples – Historic Naples is one of the ancient cities in Europe where passengers of Carnival Magic will have the opportunity to have a shore excursion and visit the popular Blue Grotto in the idyllic isle of Capri, the magnificent Amalfi Coast, the awe inspiring Mount Vesuvius and the gripping buried city of Pompeii.

Marseilles – In Marseilles, guests will take pleasure in this historic city’s natural beauty and impressive architecture such as the Cathédrale de la Major, Notre Dame de la Garde and Palais de Longchamp

Palma de Mallorca – Palma is the capital of the biggest island off the shores of Spain, Mallorca and is famous for its beautiful beaches with golden sand.

Malaga – Malaga is considered one of the most ancient cities in the world. The places to see here are the Cathedral, the Moorish castle called Alcazaba, Plaza de la Merced where the house where Picasso was born can be found.

Las Palmas- Is ringed by two long sweeping stretches of beach and the place where Christopher Columbus starts from for his voyages.

Monaco – The most popular sites in this world’s 2nd smallest nation are Grand Casino, Monte Carlo ans Place du Palais

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Livorno – Livorno is your gateway to Florence and Pisa where the Leaning Tower of Pisa is located.

Rome – Carnival Magic cruise destination called the cradle of civilization and a city of historical greatness is Rome.

Savona – Savona is the located on the shoreline of the Ligurian Sea of Italy and the birthplace of Columbus

Dubrovnik – The walled city of Dubrovnik is one of Carnival Magic’s most captivating cruise destination

Venice – Experience the magic of St. Mark’s Square and the romance of the Grand Canal.

Messina – This Carnival Magic cruise destination is the access to Taormina where passenger of the ship can view the magnificent Mount Etna.

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Costa Favolosa review raves of the ship’s colossally big video screen overlooking the pool area that gives the guests a unique dive-in theater experience while they frolic in the pool. The formula one simulator also is a big hit with passengers who can virtually drive and race a car. Costa Favolosa also have the customary sports facilities on the cruise ship’s sports court for tennis, basketball and volleyball. Another Costa Favolosa review rave are the fabulous public rooms that includes a mammoth three level main theater, a Las-Vegas style casino, and a wide selection of bars and lounges for every night time fun activity imaginable. The kids were not left out either. The ship has a spacious play rooms and activity areas that are age- specific where kids can spend their whole time while cruising having fun.

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According to Costa Favolosa review, this humongous ship can accommodate a total of 3,000 passengers in a variety of cabin and stateroom classes, all beautifully decorated, furnished and equipped even with a Sony Play Station 3. Five restaurants serve the dining needs of Costa Favolosa ’s guests. There is a wide array of sumptuous meal selections from the two main dining room of the ship and the buffet-style casual dining venue.

Europe cruises
Carnival Magic offers European vacation cruises that range from 7 to 12 - day cruises visiting Europe’s most romantic , historic and beautiful ports that include Rome, Barcelona, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Messina, Marseilles, Palma de Mallorca, Naples, Monaco, Dubrovnik and others. This is a the grandest vacation of a lifetime that will give Carnival Cruise’s guests a feel of Europe like they’ve never experienced before.

Carnival Magic in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain

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Transatlantic cruises
Carnival Magic’s 16 - day Transatlantic cruise will start from Barcelona, Spain to Galveston, Texas and the ports of call in between these two points are Malaga and Palma de Mallorca in Spain, Las Palmas in Canary Islands and in Turks & Caicos, Grand Turk. All these ports offer splendid beaches, fascinating historical landmarks and plenty of dining, shopping and sightseeing.

Western Caribbean cruises
The Western Caribbean cruises of Carnival Magic is a cruise starting from Galveston, Texas and ending in Galveston with port stops in any of the following exciting destinations - Belize; Costa Maya, Mexico; Yucatan, Mexico; Cozumel, Mexico, Mahogany Bay, Isla Roatan; Grand Cayman, Cayman Island; and more depending on the kind of cruise you will take. the cruises will range from 6 days to 8 days of fun under the hot, sultry sun and in some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Eastern Caribbean cruises
The Eastern Caribbean cruises of Carnival magic will also be a Galveston to Galveston cruise calling on exciting destinations and ports of call that include Key West, Florida; and in the Bahamas, Nassau and Freeport.

MS Trollfjord in Molde

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MS Trollfjord can accommodate 674 passengers. It has 19 suites; some furnished with a balcony and the others wide bay windows that offer a superb view of the awe-inspiring scenery. Most of its public areas are also provided with large windows to afford its passengers comfortable viewing of the mesmerizing passing view. The fitness area, saunas and the panoramic lounges on the top deck, including the elevators have large glass windows and panels for this purpose.

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Most of the meals on board MS Trollfjord are served at the ship’s main dining room. But there are also other dining options such as several cafes and bistros where guests can enjoy memorable traditional and classic to modern and innovative cuisine prepared by excellent Norwegian chefs from local fresh and seasonal produce. Guests can lounge around and enjoy cocktails and after- dinner drinks at the Polar Bar and Fjord Bar,

Other facilities on board MS Trollfjord are saunas, exercise room, Jacuzzi, swimming pool, conference area, internet café and a library, all fully equipped with up-to-the-minute and high-standard amenities for the guests’ pleasure and enjoyment. Mother Nature is still the ship’s best entertainment. The expansive and huge windows all throughout the ship provide guests with its superb view.

Some of these unparalleled luxuries include butler service in all suites and staterooms, Elemis toiletries in all the bathrooms, concierge-type amenities and the Aqualina and Prime C, two specialty restaurant that offer fabulous Mediterranean dishes and juicy steaks and seafood respectively.

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There is always sumptuous dining onboard Azamara Quest. There is the ship’s main restaurant, Discoveries Restaurant that offers pre-seating dining of very classic and exciting dining favorite; Prime C Restaurant, an elegantly furnished restaurant with an ocean view offers the choices of meat and the freshest of seafood prepared as works of art with bold and innovative sauces and garnishing; Aqualina Restaurant offers a fusion of Mediterranean cuisine that are simply prepared but exceedingly delicious. In addition, there is the Looking Glass Lounge, Michael’s Club, Window’s Café, Martini Bar and Cova Café.

Other amenities on board Azamara Quest include a Fitness Center, The Cabaret for night time shows; The Casino for those who want to try their luck and the Astral Spa. This ships’ spa has outdoor lounges as well as suites that offer facials, micro dermabrasion and acupuncture.

All suites and staterooms of Zamara Quest have complimentary butler service, 24-hour room service, fresh cut flowers and fruit baskets daily, afternoon canapés, 23-inch plasma TV, Elemis toiletries, complimentary shoe-shine service, European beddings, and more. Guests staying at the staterooms are give one night complimentary specialty dining, while guests in suites get two nights of specialty complimentary dining. In addition to the same amenities enjoyed by guest in staterooms, guests occupying suites also get complimentary in-room specialty soda, coffee and water, amenity bar, complimentary champagne, afternoon tea service, and more.